A new cybersecurity regulation from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is now in effect. Its purpose is similar to that of Europe’s GDPR. The regulation forces financial companies – banks, credit unions, insurance providers, etc. – to take actions to protect customers’ data. For example, they must have policies for […]
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Chinese hacking contest reveals weaknesses in iPhones, Windows and other tech we use every day
Despite rigorous testing that software and electronic devices using them go through before the release, we know that no device is perfectly safe. There are points of vulnerability that are difficult to detect, but which can be exploited by hackers for financial or other gain. There is a competition in China that draws hackers […]
NASA astronauts harvest green chile on ISS, make space tacos – CNET
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully harvested hybridized chile peppers that were grown in space and the astronauts ate these fresh peppers in celebration as part of tacos that are otherwise comprised of space food. The peppers were grown as part of scientific experimentation which examined microbes and the ways in […]
How to pair AirPods to your iPhone and other Apple devices in just 3 seconds – CNET
Apple AirPods are remarkably user friendly and are simple to operate. If you want to connect a pair of AirPods to a particular iPhone, the AirPods will synchronize on their own with the iPhone provided that you are logged into iCloud on that phone. This connection process is identical among the various AirPods models, […]
How to Fix USB Keyboard volume keys not working on Windows 11
It has been over a month since the newest operating system by Microsoft has been launched, and we are still in full mode of glitch discovery. Some are easy to fix, while others are just downright unexpected. Those having keyboards that communicate via USB have seen situations where some of the audio controlling buttons […]
Why you need to watch the best ‘true crime’ show on Netflix – CNET
The 2017 season of Netflix’s American Vandal has been described as “Serial, but with dick jokes.” Created by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, the show is a send-up of the true-crime genre. Within the show, Peter Maldonado (Tyler Alvarez) and his friend Sam Ecklund (Griffin Gluck) investigate the painting of dicks on 27 cars […]
7 iPhone Apps That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier
iPhone apps can save us time and make our lives easier. One example is Photomath, which can solve math problems by simply taking a picture of them. The app iTranslate does something similar with language translation. CamScanner does the job of a fax machine or scanner in far less time, and Scanner App does […]
Cloud adoption continues to rise but costs still a concern
O’Reilly has recently released a study regarding the adoption of cloud-based services. The number one criteria is regulation. Many companies are steadily increasing their use of cloud-based services for a host of applications. Besides regulation, cost of adoption is the second barrier to implementing services. Many businesses are surprised at the cost of cloud […]
6 technologies aiding vaccine development
The coronavirus vaccine rollout has been nothing short of a miracle. In under a year, companies and scientists were able to work together and create a vaccine that will save millions of lives. And, there are a few specific technologies that have allowed for this expedited production process to occur. There is 3D printing, […]
Netflix: The best documentaries to watch in 2021 – CNET
You love Netflix for its big archive of great movies and series, for its Asian anime gems and its European mysteries. But there’s more to love about Netflix than fictional favorites. Netflix is also a great place to source documentaries as well. Many great options center around the perennial viewer-favorite the true crime genre. […]
